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Trotwood public meetings in 2021

17 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 28, 2021 · 5:30 PM

City Council

Rezoning 18.26 acres at 1000 Shiloh Springs Road for multi-family housing

The Trotwood City Council is considering rezoning approximately 18.26 acres of vacant land at 1000 Shiloh Springs Road from business park to residential multi-family high density. The council will also review a 75% real property tax abatement for 15 years for Trotwood Senior Lofts, LLC.

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✓ Decided: Council rejects zoning change for 18-acre workforce housing project

Council voted 4-3 against approving a zoning amendment (OR46-21) that would have rezoned 18.26 acres at 1000 Shiloh Springs Road from Business Park to Residential Multi-Family High Density for a proposed workforce housing development. A motion to table the issue failed 3-4, and the subsequent motion to approve as an emergency also failed 4-3. Council then approved two resolutions related to a senior housing project: R21-64 repealing a prior resolution and R21-65 authorizing a 15-year, 75% property tax abatement for Trotwood Senior Lofts, LLC.

Trotwood Community and Cultural Arts Center 4000 Lake Center Drive, Trotwood, Ohio 45426
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A Motion was made by Councilmember Finley, seconded by Councilmember Page. The Motion FAILED by the following vote:
2 yea
Vaughn yea · Gales yea
A Motion was made by Councilmember Vaughn, seconded by Vice Mayor Brown, and the Motion CARRIED by the following vote:
4 yea
Vaughn yea · Kelley Jr yea · Gales yea · Vice Mayor Brown yea
A Motion was made by Vice Mayor Brown, seconded by Councilmember Finley, and the Motion CARRIED by the following vote:
4 yea
Vaughn yea · Kelley Jr yea · Gales yea · Vice Mayor Brown yea
Mon Dec 6, 2021 · 6:30 PM

City Council

Trotwood Council reviews property transfers and municipal tax changes

The City Council will consider transferring several city-owned properties to the Trotwood Community Improvement Corporation. The agenda also includes discussions on 2022 non-union employee wage scales and a proposed change to municipal income tax authority.

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✓ Decided: Trotwood Council adopts 2022 budget, wage scales, and road levy ballot measure

The Trotwood City Council approved the 2022 annual appropriations ordinance (OR28-21) and the 2022 wage scales for non-union employees with a 2.5% increase (OR29-21). Council also adopted OR44-21, placing a 0.5% income tax increase for road repairs on the May 2022 ballot, and approved a 15-year, 75% tax abatement for the Trotwood Senior Lofts project (R21-62). All votes were 6-0 with Councilmember Finley excused.

Trotwood Community and Cultural Arts Center 4000 Lake Center Drive, Trotwood, Ohio 45426
Mon Nov 8, 2021 · 6:00 PM

City Council Workshop Meeting

Presentation of the proposed 2022 annual operating budget

The City Council will review presentations regarding the 2022 proposed annual operating budget. Departmental presentations include Police, Fire and Rescue, Public Works, Finance, Planning, Development and Zoning, Economic Development, Parks and Recreation, and the City Manager.

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✓ Decided: Trotwood Council reviews proposed $27.9M 2022 budget, balanced general fund

The City Council workshop meeting on November 8, 2021, was primarily a presentation of the proposed FY 2022 All Funds Annual Operating Budget of $27,944,399, which is 8.1% above 2021 levels. The General Fund budget is $9,036,749, balanced, and includes plans to bring code enforcement back in-house and support commercial redevelopment. No formal votes were taken on the budget; the only motions were to approve the agenda and adjourn.

Mon Nov 1, 2021 · 6:30 PM

City Council

Council discusses proposed 0.5% income tax levy for road resurfacing

Trotwood City Council will consider several property transfers to the Community Improvement Corporation and approve funds for community events. The agenda includes public hearings regarding a senior living development and rezoning Salem Avenue properties for retail use. Members will also discuss a proposed five-year, 0.5% income tax levy for road resurfacing.

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✓ Decided: Council approves senior living PUD, zoning change, and union contracts

The Trotwood City Council approved a final planned unit development for a 50-unit senior independent living community at 702 East Main Street, rezoned several Salem Avenue properties from Business Park to General Business for retail use, and approved collective bargaining agreements with police and fire unions. The council also scheduled public hearings for transferring multiple city-owned properties to the Trotwood Community Improvement Corporation and for a proposed 0.5% income tax levy for road resurfacing.

Trotwood Community and Cultural Arts Center 4000 Lake Center Drive, Trotwood, Ohio 45426
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A Motion was made by Councilmember Vaughn, seconded by Vice Mayor Brown, to schedule a Public Hearing and to authorize the Law Director to prepare legislation proposing a five (5) year income tax…
5 yea
Vaughn yea · Finley yea · Kelley Jr yea · Gales yea · Vice Mayor Brown yea
🏢 Building at this address: 4 m tall
Mon Oct 4, 2021 · 6:30 PM

City Council

Proposed senior independent living community at 702 East Main Street

The Trotwood City Council will consider a new senior independent living development and a collective bargaining agreement for police officers. The agenda also includes public hearings on city ordinance updates and the transfer of property at 30 Grecian Avenue. Additionally, council members will review liquor permit changes for Speedway LLC locations.

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✓ Decided: Council approves tax levies, insurance, and property transfer

The Trotwood City Council approved several resolutions and ordinances, including accepting tax levy rates, authorizing an insurance agreement with the Public Entities Pool of Ohio, and transferring city-owned property at 30 Greacian Avenue to the Trotwood Community Improvement Corporation. The council also scheduled public hearings for a senior living development and a zoning map amendment, and approved two liquor permit requests for Speedway LLC locations. A resolution regarding a collective bargaining agreement with the police union was removed from the agenda.

Trotwood Community and Cultural Arts Center 4000 Lake Center Drive, Trotwood, Ohio 45426
🏢 Building at this address: 4 m tall
Wed Sep 15, 2021 · 5:00 PM

City Council

Trotwood City Council scheduled a special meeting and executive session.

The agenda for this special meeting consists of procedural motions and an entry into executive session. No specific ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are listed.

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✓ Decided: Council votes to bar member's personal attorney from executive session

The Trotwood City Council held a special meeting on September 15, 2021, primarily to enter executive session. After discussion, Council Member Page moved to deny Jeff Rezabek, Mayor McDonald's personal attorney, permission to attend the executive session; the motion carried 4-2, with Mayor McDonald and Council Member Vaughn voting no. Council then entered and adjourned the executive session, and the meeting ended at 6:45 p.m.

Trotwood Community and Cultural Arts Center 4000 Lake Center Drive, Trotwood, Ohio 45426
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by stating that she moves that Jeff Rezabek not be allowed to attend the Executive Session. Council Member Kelley, Jr. seconded the Motion and the Motion CARRIED by the following vote:
4 yea
Finley yea · Kelley Jr yea · Page yea · Vice Mayor Brown yea
Tue Sep 7, 2021 · 6:30 PM

City Council

Trotwood City Council considers $317,630.50 contract for catch basin project

The council will review several resolutions regarding board appointments and property transfers to the Community Improvement Corporation. They are also considering updates to city permit fees and the disposal of surplus fire equipment.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $317,630.50 catch basins project bid

The Trotwood City Council approved a resolution accepting L.J. Deweese Co., Inc.'s bid for the Catch Basins Project, authorizing the city manager to contract for up to $317,630.50. The council also approved several other resolutions, including fee schedule updates, delinquent charge certifications, and property transfers. A resident's complaint about flooding was discussed, with city staff explaining that flash flooding is an act of God and mitigation options are limited.

Trotwood Community and Cultural Arts Center 4000 Lake Center Drive, Trotwood, Ohio 45426
Tue Aug 10, 2021 · 5:00 PM

City Council

Trotwood City Council considers terms for the OneOhio opioid settlement

The City Council is holding a special meeting to consider resolution R21-35. This resolution proposes accepting the material terms of the OneOhio subdivision settlement. The proposal is consistent with the July 21, 2021 National Opioid Settlement Agreement.

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✓ Decided: Council approves opioid settlement with distributors

The Trotwood City Council approved Resolution R21-35, accepting the terms of the OneOhio Subdivision Settlement with the three major opioid distributors. The city is projected to receive between $114,452 and $163,503 over 18 years, with funds restricted to opioid abatement. The vote was 6-0, with Councilmember Finley excused.

Trotwood Government Center Second Floor Conference Room
Tue Jul 6, 2021 · 6:30 PM

City Council

Trotwood City Council considers amendments to the City Charter for November election

The council is reviewing proposed amendments to the City Charter for the November 2, 2021 election. They are also considering new collective bargaining agreements for public works and fire departments. Additionally, the agenda includes funding requests for community events and potential federal grants for fire equipment.

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✓ Decided: Council approves charter amendments for Nov. ballot, 5-1

The council approved an ordinance placing multiple charter amendments on the November 2, 2021 ballot, with Mayor McDonald voting no. The council also approved collective bargaining agreements with public works and firefighter unions, accepted two conditional firefighter grants, and approved several resolutions including a Fam Fest event and a Purdue Pharma bankruptcy plan acceptance.

Trotwood Community and Cultural Arts Center 4000 Lake Center Drive, Trotwood, Ohio 45426
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to Amend, all of the changes indicated in the third column of her chart, regardless of how they were indicated. Council Members had no questions or comments to this regard. Mayor McDonald…
5 yea
Finley yea · Kelley Jr yea · Page yea · Gales yea · Vice Mayor Brown yea
Mon Jun 7, 2021 · 6:30 PM

City Council

Council considers establishing new funds for FEMA and American Rescue Plan Act relief

The City Council will consider ordinances to establish new grant and revenue funds from federal and state sources, including FEMA and the American Rescue Plan Act. The council will also review a performance evaluation and compensation increase for the Clerk of Council.

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✓ Decided: Council amends City Charter Section 3-5 on salaries in 4-3 vote

The council voted 4-3 to reconsider and amend Section 3-5 (SALARIES) of the City Charter, authorizing the Law Director to add the amended section to the ordinance being drafted. The council also approved three ordinances establishing funds for FEMA tornado reimbursement, American Rescue Plan Act, and CARES Act coronavirus relief, all by 7-0 votes. Additionally, the council approved the one-year performance evaluation and compensation increase for the Clerk of Council.

Trotwood Community and Cultural Arts Center 4000 Lake Center Drive, Trotwood, Ohio 45426
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to amend Section 3-5 SALARIES of the City Charter. Law Director McHugh advised the Motion is allowable under Robert's Rules of Order. Mayor McDonald asked Vice Mayor Brown to give a background on…
4 yea
Finley yea · Kelley Jr yea · Page yea · Vice Mayor Brown yea
Motion to amend Section 3-5 SALARIES of the City Charter with the amendments as she proposed and authorize the Law Director to add the amended Section as approved to the ordinance being drafted with…
4 yea
Finley yea · Kelley Jr yea · Page yea · Vice Mayor Brown yea
Tue May 18, 2021 · 5:30 PM

City Council

City Council considers several amendments to the City Charter

The Trotwood City Council will review recommendations from the Charter Review Commission regarding various sections of the City Charter. The meeting includes motions to amend parts of the charter related to salaries, removals, and vacancies. The Council will also consider authorizing a public hearing for these amendments to be placed on the November 2, 2021, ballot.

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✓ Decided: Council approves most charter revisions, rejects salary change

The Trotwood City Council accepted most recommendations from the Charter Review Commission to amend the City Charter, including sections on removal and vacancies, clerk of council, ordinance enactment, emergency ordinances and appropriations, removal, municipal clerk removal, appeals, planning commission powers, and a new publication section. A proposed amendment to Section 3-5 on salaries failed by a 3-4 vote. Council also scheduled a public hearing and authorized drafting an ordinance to place the approved amendments on the November 2, 2021 ballot.

Trotwood Community and Cultural Arts Center 4000 Lake Center Drive, Trotwood, Ohio 45426
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A Motion was made by Council Member Gales, seconded by Vice Mayor Brown, to accept the recommendation from the Charter Review Commission amending Section 3-5 of the City Charter. The Motion FAILED by…
3 yea
Finley yea · Kelley Jr yea · Page yea
A Motion was made by Vice Mayor Brown, seconded by Council Member Gales, to accept the recommendation from the Charter Review Commission amending Section 4-4 of the City Charter. The Motion CARRIED…
5 yea
Vaughn yea · Finley yea · Kelley Jr yea · Page yea · Vice Mayor Brown yea
Mon May 3, 2021 · 6:30 PM

City Council

Trotwood Council considers $772,597 road resurfacing contract

The council will consider ordinances for industrial land rezoning and a rail line property transfer. They will also discuss creating special funds for federal relief money from the ARP, CARES Act, and FEMA. Additionally, the meeting includes a presentation on a new courthouse.

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✓ Decided: Council approves rezoning and land transfer for industrial development

The Trotwood City Council approved three ordinances to support industrial development: transferring a former rail line segment to the Trotwood Community Improvement Corporation (TCIC), and rezoning about 80 acres at Wolf Creek Pike and Olive Road to Light Industrial 2. The council also approved a $772,597.82 road resurfacing contract and objected to a liquor permit for Sporty's Taphouse and Grill. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

Trotwood Community and Cultural Arts Center 4000 Lake Center Drive, Trotwood, Ohio 45426
Mon Apr 5, 2021 · 6:30 PM

City Council

Trotwood Council reviews rezoning requests and a new sports complex development

The City Council is considering rezoning several parcels near Wolf Creek Pike and Olive Road to expand industrial options. The agenda also includes the approval of a planned unit development for a recreation/sports complex. Other items involve city appointments and discussions on liquor permits.

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✓ Decided: Council approves final PUD for recreation/sports complex on 32 acres

The Trotwood City Council approved a final Planned Unit Development (Phase 1) for a recreation/sports complex on approximately 32 acres between Denlinger Road and the State Route 49 connector. The council also approved several appointments, resolutions, and ordinances, including transferring city-owned property to the Community Improvement Corporation and opposing House Bill 157. Two motions to schedule public hearings for rezoning vacant land at Wolf Creek Pike and Olive Road were approved.

Trotwood Community and Cultural Arts Center 4000 Lake Center Drive, Trotwood, Ohio 45426
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A Motion was made by Council Member Kelley, seconded by Vice Mayor Brown, to Adopt this Ordinance. The Motion carried by the following vote:
4 yea
Vaughn yea · Kelley Jr yea · Gales yea · Vice Mayor Brown yea
Ordinance as an Emergency. The Motion carried by the following vote:
4 yea
Vaughn yea · Kelley Jr yea · Gales yea · Vice Mayor Brown yea
A Motion was made by Council Member Vaughn, seconded by Council Member Gales, to Approve this Resolution. The Motion carried by the following vote:
4 yea
Vaughn yea · Kelley Jr yea · Gales yea · Vice Mayor Brown yea
Mon Mar 1, 2021 · 6:30 PM

City Council

Trotwood Council considers new 32-acre recreation and sports complex plan

The City Council will consider a planned unit development for a new sports complex on approximately 32 acres of land. The agenda also includes motions for property tax foreclosures and several equipment purchases.

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✓ Decided: Council approves SAFER grant application for 9 full-time firefighters

The Trotwood City Council approved a resolution authorizing the city manager to apply for a federal SAFER grant to fund nine full-time firefighters over three years. The council also approved the purchase of 40 body-worn cameras for the police department, a new utility tractor, and several property-related resolutions, including tax foreclosure actions and land transfers. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

Trotwood Community and Cultural Arts Center 4000 Lake Center Drive, Trotwood, Ohio 45426
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A Motion was made by Councilmember Kelley, Jr., seconded by Vice Mayor Brown, to Adjourn the meeting at 6:50 p.m. The motion carried by the following vote:
5 yea
Vaughn yea · Finley yea · Kelley Jr yea · Page yea · Gales yea
Mon Feb 1, 2021 · 6:30 PM

City Council

Council considers senior living development at 702 East Main Street

The City Council will consider a preliminary planned unit development for a senior living community at 702 East Main Street. The agenda also includes updates to weapons and explosives ordinances and the transfer of city-owned rail line property to the Trotwood Community Improvement Corporation. Additionally, the council will conduct nominations for the Charter Review Commission.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts new weapons ordinance aligning with state law

The Trotwood City Council adopted an ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 549 'Weapons and Explosives' to align with the Ohio Revised Code, allowing citizens to discharge firearms on their property. The council also approved a preliminary planned unit development for a senior living community at 702 East Main Street, and made several other administrative approvals.

Trotwood Community and Cultural Arts Center 4000 Lake Center Drive, Trotwood, Ohio 45426
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A Motion was made by Councilmember Kelley, Jr., seconded by Vice Mayor Brown, to Adjourn the meeting at 7:45 p.m. The Motion carried by the following vote:
5 yea
Vaughn yea · Finley yea · Kelley Jr yea · Page yea · Gales yea
🏢 Building at this address: 4 m tall
Tue Jan 26, 2021 · 4:30 PM

City Council

Trotwood City Council scheduled a special meeting and an executive session

This was a special meeting of the Trotwood City Council. The agenda includes a motion to enter into executive session pursuant to Section 121.22(G)(3) of the Ohio Revised Code.

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✓ Decided: Trotwood Council holds special meeting, enters executive session on litigation

The Trotwood City Council held a special meeting on January 26, 2021, and approved the agenda. The council then voted unanimously (6-0, with one excused) to enter executive session to discuss pending litigation under Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22(G)(3). After the executive session, the council adjourned without taking any other substantive actions.

Trotwood Community and Cultural Arts Center 4000 Lake Center Drive, Trotwood, Ohio 45426
Mon Jan 4, 2021 · 6:30 PM

City Council

Trotwood City Council considers tax levy renewal and new city ordinances

The council will consider a 5.75 mill tax levy renewal for city expenses to be voted on in May. The agenda includes ordinances to transfer several city properties to the Trotwood Community Improvement Corporation. Members will also discuss fire station roof repairs and equipment purchases.

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✓ Decided: Trotwood Council approves 5.75-mill renewal levy for May 2021 ballot

The Trotwood City Council approved a resolution to place a 5.75-mill renewal levy on the May 4, 2021 special election ballot. The levy funds 60% of police and code enforcement operations. The council also adopted ordinances transferring four city-owned properties to the Trotwood Community Improvement Corporation for tornado recovery housing and development, and enacted a new short-term rental registration ordinance.

Trotwood Community and Cultural Arts Center 4000 Lake Center Drive, Trotwood, Ohio 45426
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A Motion was made by Councilmember Vaughn, seconded by Councilmember Gales, for Council to Appoint five primary members and two alternates to the Charter Review Commission. The Motion carried by the…
5 yea
Vaughn yea · Finley yea · Kelley Jr yea · Gales yea · Vice Mayor Brown yea